Board Members
Garry Bien Aime
President
Garry is a trusted member of the northeast Baltimore community and activist (Frankford Community). He worked as a Community Integration Specialist focusing on safety and security for our vulnerable population, refugees and Assylees. Recently served seven years as the President of Frankford Estates. Garry Bien Aime currently serves as an Energy Program Manager for the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). He is also MEA’s delegate for American of Blacks in Energy (AABE) and the Minority Business Enterprise representative (MBE). Garry is a co-founder of a small real estate company in Baltimore.
Garry’s focus is to work fellow stakeholders and the board of directors to help further KAI’s mission. Areas of focus include fundraising, program delivery, volunteering, and development strategies that will ensure transparency throughout the association. He is a proud husband and father of five children.
“Serving my community is paramount”.
Vacant
Vice President
Jeenly Louis
Treasurer
Zanieca Scott
Director of Community Outreach
Monique Gaston
Secretary
Vanessa Michel
Director of Communications
Vanessa has been residing in the Baltimore Metro area for several years with her family. Vanessa's professional background is in the public health field. Vanessa's interests include health equity and reducing health disparities.
Vancant
Director of Strategic Planning
Sophia Barilone
Member at Large
Sophia Barilone is a first-generation Haitian-American living and working in the Baltimore area. Sophia is currently a criminal defense attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City. Sophia's aim is to fully connect with the Haitian community in the greater Baltimore area and provide them with vital resources
Audwin Brisard
Member at Large
Billy Prophete
Member at Large
Billy Prophete is originally from Irvington, NJ, and has been residing in Baltimore since 2005. His professional background is in engineering and construction. He has been active in the Baltimore real estate market as an investor and hopes to help others who are interested in doing the same.